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Flash Sew & Quilt carries nine of the most trusted thread brands in quilting, embroidery, and serging — available in-store at our Sarasota, Naples, and Jupiter locations and shipped anywhere online. Whether you're piecing a quilt top, running an embroidery design on a Bernina or Baby Lock, or loading a serger for the first time, you'll find the right fiber, weight, and color here.
Find the Right Thread for Your Project
Piecing & Quilting
Fine cotton 50wt is the standard for piecing quilt tops and machine quilting. Aurifil is the staff favorite — lightweight, lint-free, and available in hundreds of colors. Mettler and Quilters Select are strong alternatives.
Shop Piecing Thread →Machine Embroidery
Polyester 40wt runs cleanly through every Bernina and Baby Lock embroidery machine. Isacord is the industry standard. Exquisite gives you over 500 colors at an accessible price. Madeira delivers premium color saturation.
Shop Embroidery Thread →Metallic & Decorative
Kingstar metallic is engineered to run smoothly without shredding — the problem that plagues cheaper metallics. WonderFil rounds out the specialty range with everything from ultra-fine to heavy decorative threads.
Shop Metallic Thread →Serging & Bobbin
Maxi-Lock is the standard choice for overlocking and serging. Ask us about pre-wound bobbins (Fil-Tec Magna-Glide) for longarm quilting — we carry those too.
Shop Serger Thread →Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Merlot 1500M T1243
ExquisiteMerlot Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T1243 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qu...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Palomino 0822 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Palomino 0822 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Mulberry 2568 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Mulberry (2568) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 416 Light Navy 5000M X416
Exquisite416 Light Navy Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X416 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Steel Blue 2775 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Steel Blue (2775) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Mahogany 1366 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Mahogany 1366 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 527 Poppy 1000M ES527
Exquisite527 Poppy Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES527 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...
View full details50wt Neon & Neutrals Large Aurifil Thread Kit
Tula PinkTula Pink #TP50EC12 Neon & Neutrals Large Aurifil Thread Box Limited Edition Tula Pink Neons and Neutrals Thread Set. Perfect coordination set ...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Emerald 5510 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Emerald 5510 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Hunter Orange 1310 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Hunter Orange 1310 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts....
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Swallow 6734 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Swallow (6734) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Caramel 2210 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Caramel (2210) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Gold Yellow 5015 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Gold Yellow (5015) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Peony 2437 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Peony (2437) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Fire Engine 2011 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Fire Engine 2011 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 945 Celery 1000M ES945
Exquisite945 Celery Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES945 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Blackberry 1776 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Blackberry 1776 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Cranberry 2113 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Cranberry 2113 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Lemon Frost 0250 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Lemon Frost 0250 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Chocolate 2360 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Chocolate (2360) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Pecan 0853 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Pecan 0853 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Terra Cotta 1725 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Terra Cotta 1725 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...
View full detailsExquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Yellow 1500M T633
ExquisiteYellow Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T633 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qui...
View full detailsWonderfil Razzle Thread Go-Go Mango RZM02
WONDERFILGo-Go Mango RZM02 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that ...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Fawn 0934 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Fawn 0934 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowned...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Peony 2440 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Peony (2440) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in P...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Rio Red 2022 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Rio Red 2022 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Dusty Grape 2581 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Dusty Grape (2581) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Carmine Red 2460 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Carmine Red (2460) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thr...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 448 Blue Spruce 1000M ES448
Exquisite448 Blue Spruce Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES448 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...
View full detailsWonderfil Razzle Thread Yucca RZ4136
WONDERFILYucca RZ4136 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is co...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Silver 3971 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Silver 3971 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...
View full detailsWonderfil Fruitti Spring FT14 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)
WONDERFILWonderfil Fruitti Spring FT14is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitc...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Spring Green 6141 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Spring Green 6141 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. ...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Earl Grey 6732 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Earl Grey (6732) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 650 Carrot 5000M X650
Exquisite650 Carrot Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X650 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Cinnamon 1346 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Cinnamon 1346 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 952 Medium Gold 1000M ES952
Exquisite952 Medium Gold Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES952 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...
View full detailsAurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Dove 2600
AurifilIntroducing 40/3 by Aurifil, the newest high-performance cotton thread. Designed specifically for today's high-speed, high-tech Longarm machines, t...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 1243 Merlot 1000M ES1243
Exquisite1243 Merlot Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1243 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...
View full detailsTula Pink Neon Thread Kit - Aurifil 50wt
AurifilLimited Edition Tula Pink Neons Thread Set TP50EC3 from Aurifil Thread Box includes 3 spools (1,422 yards each) of Aurifil 50wt 100% cotton threa...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Orchid 2515 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Orchid (2515) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in L...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 417 Montana Sky 1000M ES417
Exquisite417 Montana Sky Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES417 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...
View full detailsAurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Medium Red 5002 - 1422 yds
AurifilAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Medium Red (5002) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 907 Lagoon 1000M ES907
Exquisite907 Lagoon Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES907 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...
View full detailsWonderfil Spagetti Thread New Growth SP43
WONDERFILSP43 New Growth - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 4453 Celtic Blue 5000M X4453
Exquisite4453 Celtic Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X4453 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....
View full detailsIsacord Thread Turquoise 4111 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Turquoise 4111 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...
View full detailsShop by Brand
Aurifil
Italian-made 100% cotton, beloved by quilters worldwide for its lint-free performance and vast color range. The 50wt is the everyday piecing and quilting standard; 40wt adds visible texture; 28wt and 12wt for decorative and hand-look stitching. Our staff's first recommendation across the board.
Shop Aurifil →Exquisite
Our widest color selection — over 500 shades in a polyester 40wt that performs beautifully in embroidery machines. Priced accessibly without sacrificing quality. The go-to brand for prolific embroiderers who need precise color matching across a massive palette. Thread color conversion chart — between Exquisite Isacord & Madeira →
Shop Exquisite →Isacord
The industry standard for machine embroidery. Isacord polyester 40wt is colorfast, strong, and tested in Bernina and Baby Lock embroidery machines by dealers across the country. If you're starting out in machine embroidery and want a thread you can trust, start here. Thread color conversion chart — find Isacord equivalents in Exquisite & Madeira →
Shop Isacord →WonderFil
A specialty brand with a thread for every technique — from Invisafil 100wt for invisible hand-look quilting to DecoBob pre-wound bobbins for longarm work. WonderFil is the brand for quilters who want to push what their machine can do beyond standard piecing thread.
Shop WonderFil →Madeira
A premium German thread brand with a long track record in embroidery and decorative stitching. Madeira's rich color saturation and high sheen make it the choice for embroidery projects where color depth matters — particularly on darker fabrics. Thread color conversion chart — between Exquisite Isacord & Madeira →
Shop Madeira →Kingstar
Metallic thread engineered to run smoothly through machine needles without shredding or breaking — the chronic failure mode of lesser metallic threads. Use Kingstar when you want genuine sparkle and shine in embroidery or free-motion quilting without the frustration.
Shop Kingstar →Mettler
Premium Swiss mercerized cotton with a signature silk-like finish. Ben, our Sarasota technician and Bernina specialist, recommends Mettler for Bernina machines — consistent tension and a beautiful sheen on finished quilts. Available in 50wt for both piecing and quilting.
Shop Mettler →Quilters Select
Designed specifically for quilters — smooth delivery, consistent tension, and reliable performance in both piecing and free-motion quilting. A strong alternative to Aurifil for quilters who want the same quality focus at a different price point.
Shop Quilters Select →Maxi-Lock
The cone thread standard for serging and overlocking. Maxi-Lock delivers consistent tension through the multiple loopers and needles of an overlocker — essential for garment sewers, bag makers, and anyone working with a serger regularly.
Shop Maxi-Lock →Thread Weight Quick Reference
Thread weight is counterintuitive: the higher the number, the finer the thread. A 100wt is nearly invisible; a 12wt is chunky and decorative.
| Weight | Fiber | Best For | Brands We Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100wt | Cotton or polyester | Invisible appliqué, hand-look quilting | WonderFil Invisafil |
| 80wt | Cotton | Micro-piecing, precision quilt tops | Aurifil 80wt |
| 50wt | Cotton | Piecing & quilting — the everyday standard | Aurifil, Mettler, Quilters Select |
| 40wt | Polyester or cotton | Machine embroidery, visible quilting lines | Isacord, Exquisite, Madeira, Aurifil |
| 28wt | Cotton | Decorative top-stitching, big-stitch hand look | Aurifil 28wt |
| 12wt | Cotton or wool | Chunky decorative, hand embroidery look | Aurifil 12wt |
| Cone / serger | Polyester | Overlocking, serging, longarm bobbins | Maxi-Lock, WonderFil DecoBob |
Thread FAQs
- Cotton or polyester thread for quilting — which should I use?
- Cotton thread is traditional for quilting cotton fabrics — it breathes the same way as the fabric and creates a classic matte finish. Polyester is stronger, more colorfast, and the right choice for machine embroidery. Rule of thumb: cotton for piecing and quilting, polyester (Isacord, Exquisite, Madeira) for embroidery.
- What thread do you recommend for Bernina machines?
- Ben, our Sarasota technician, recommends Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt for general sewing and quilting. For machine embroidery on a Bernina, Isacord 40wt is the industry standard — it's what Bernina certified dealers recommend across the country.
- Do you carry these thread brands at all three locations?
- Aurifil, Isacord, Exquisite, and WonderFil are stocked at all three locations — Sarasota, Naples, and Jupiter. Specialty brands like Kingstar, Mettler, and Maxi-Lock may vary by store. Call Sarasota (941-960-1189) or Naples (239-304-8387) to confirm availability, or order online for guaranteed fulfillment.
- What thread weight should a beginner start with?
- Start with 50wt cotton for piecing and quilting — it's the standard for a reason. Aurifil 50wt is our top recommendation: forgiving in the machine, easy to handle, and available in a color for every project. Once you're comfortable, the weight guide above will help you branch out.